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GoodMixedLast inspected 09/05/2018

Kings Cross Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led · Camden · N1C 4BT
Pupils
388
Capacity
446
FSM %
48.4%
EAL %
20%
KS2 R+W+M
52%
About this school

Kings Cross Academy is a academy sponsor led mixed primary school located in Camden, London (N1C 4BT). It has 388 pupils and a capacity of 446.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2018, Kings Cross Academy was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils at Kings Cross Academy met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well below the national average of approximately 65%. 7% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 54%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (48.4%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 20% speak English as an additional language. Camden is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)52%
National average ~65%3-year average: 54%
Higher Standard
7%
Reading
78%
Maths
56%
Writing
76%
Grammar & Punctuation
70%
English as Additional Language
20%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
50%
Girls
55%
Gender gap: 5.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
32%
Non-disadvantaged
78%
Gap
-37pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughCamden
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Admissions policyNon-selective
AddressPlimsoll Building, London, N1C 4BT
Telephone2075040533
URN140686
Area House Prices — Camden · 2024
Median price
£780k
Average price
£1.05m
Annual change
+1.8%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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